About Metals and Electronics Drive

Volunteers Needed for 2-3 hours spent outside this Saturday Oct 3: Metals and Electronics Drive from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. in the south parking lot of Machesney Town Center, 8750 North Second Street, Machesney Park, for the semi-annual recycling event of all things metal or electronic, except TV’s.

Greet drivers, direct traffic or help unload vehicles (of small to mid-weight items), from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Greeters, only, still needed in morning.

Register online or contact Coordinator Martha Byrnes at [email protected] or 815-637-1343. More info at www.knib.org . Weather forecast is fabulous.

This collection prevents poisoning groundwater with heavy metals and neuro-toxins and helps the community reduce landfill waste. Be a part of a clean, green community and meet some great people, too!

Some volunteer slots also open at Saturday October 10th for the Clothing and Textiles collection at all area Schnuck's store lots. www.knib.org

Application Process

Fill out Stay Connected, Get Involved form: http://transformrockford.org/connect/

Family-Friendly

Parents and children are invited and encouraged to get involved.